After Transplant

I have recently been discharged from hospital after having a liver transplant, after having previously been diagnosed and treated for primary liver cancer, cirrhosis and hepatitis C. I am currently on the higher rate PIP and on ESA (support group, contribution based). I have to submit another DWP assessment questionnaire before 13th Feb. I undergo weekly outpatient clinic visits, and am awaiting treatment for Hepatitis C. Immunosuppressant drugs and hepatitis leave me physically in a condition where I am mostly in bed. My condition will require constant evaluation and monitoring for at least a year. I am 63 having previously worked as a landscaper, but will not be able to continue with this physical work due to the transplant (was self-employed). My PIP entitlement runs to 2019, and we use the motability part of the higher rate to enable hospital trips, GP, chemist etc. My questions are:
· Although having had a transplant, will my ESA/PIP benefits be affected
· Do I need to notify the PIP office after having submitted the latest DWP questionnaire?
· What is the likelihood of the PIP motability being withdrawn-I am still largely unable to walk any long distance
Any help or advice will be much appreciated.

Thank you Gordon. Not too sure that ESA is being reassessed, but did receive a new ESA50 in the post to complete. Orginally applied in Augustr 2016 granted contribution based, support group. My condition re activities is worse than pre transplant at present. Waiting on consultants input on the ESA 50 form then will submit..presumably this would also then be passed on to PIP from DWP? Thanks again for your assistance.

Do not assume that any information is passed between DWP departments! We always recommend that members send in any information they wish DWP know.